Span
Definition of Span
| imp. & p. | 1. | imp. & p. p. of Spin. | | n. | 1. | The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom. | | 2. | Hence, a small space or a brief portion of time. | | 3. | The spread or extent of an arch between its abutments, or of a beam, girder, truss, roof, bridge, or the like, between its supports. | | 4. | (Naut.) A rope having its ends made fast so that a purchase can be hooked to the bight; also, a rope made fast in the center so that both ends can be used. | | 5. | A pair of horses or other animals driven together; usually, such a pair of horses when similar in color, form, and action. | | v. t. | 1. | To measure by the span of the hand with the fingers extended, or with the fingers encompassing the object; as, to span a space or distance; to span a cylinder. | | 2. | To reach from one side of to the order; to stretch over as an arch. | | 3. | To fetter, as a horse; to hobble. | | v. i. | 1. | To be matched, as horses. |
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